Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Gets limited run in season debut
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Williams (knee) played six minutes off the bench in Monday's 134-128 win over the Clippers, finishing with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one assist.
Williams had missed the Thunder's first 10 games of the season while completing his recovery from knee surgery, but he returned Monday to provide a healthy body for an injury-ravaged Oklahoma City frontcourt. Head coach Mark Daigneault didn't turn to Williams for major minutes, however, as he instead relied heavily on small-ball lineups, including a starting five featuring the 6-foot-5, 211-pound Jalen Williams at center. Kenrich Williams could see his playing time pick up in the games to come, but the Thunder are still likely to rotate several different players at center until Isaiah Hartenstein (hand) likely makes his return in late November or early December to bring more stability at the position.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Available to play
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Williams (knee) is off the injury report for Monday's game against the Clippers.
Williams has a chance to make his 2024-25 debut after recovering from knee surgery. He'll need a ramp-up period before he's capable of playing major minutes, but the Thunder could carve out a spot for Williams in the frontcourt rotation right away with Chet Holmgren suffering a hip fracture in Sunday's loss to the Warriors that will sideline him for at least eight weeks.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Sent to G League
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The Thunder assigned Williams to the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League on Saturday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams has missed the Thunder's first nine contests in 2024-25 while recovering from right knee surgery. It's unclear whether Williams is set to play in a game in the G League or if he's simply there to practice. Regardless, the 29-year-old big man appears to be progressing well in his recovery.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Not playing Sunday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams was assigned to the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League on Saturday to participate in practice and was called back up on the same day. He won't make his 2024-25 regular-season debut Sunday as he continues to work his way back from right knee surgery. Williams' next chance at suiting up will be against the Clippers on Monday.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Recalled to NBA
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The Thunder recalled Williams (knee) from the Oklahoma City Blue of the G League on Saturday, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams seems to have just been sent down to the G League to participate in practice. While Williams has yet to make his season debut while recovering from right knee surgery, his next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Golden State.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Ruled out for Friday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Rockets.
Williams has yet to make his season debut while recovering from the right knee surgery he underwent in September. The 29-year-old forward's timetable for a return is unclear, though his next chance to debut will come Sunday against the Warriors.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Another absence coming
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Williams (knee) is out for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets.
Williams will miss his eighth straight contest to begin the season Wednesday while recovering from right knee surgery. The 28-year-old big man's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Houston.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Out once again Monday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Williams has yet to make his debut in the 2024-25 campaign, and he will have to wait at least one more game to do so. The 29-year-old has no clear timetable for a return to game action as he recovers from right knee surgery, though his next chance to play will come Wednesday against Denver.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Another absence coming
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Williams (knee) is out for Saturday's game versus the Clippers.
Williams will miss another game to start the season as he recovers from right knee surgery. His next chance to play is Monday's matchup with Orlando.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Remains out Friday
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Williams (knee) won't play in Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Williams has yet to suit up this season while recovering from right knee surgery. However, Williams was sent to the Thunder's G League affiliate Thursday to practice, indicating that he is ramping up toward a return to action. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Clippers.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Heads to G League for practice
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The Thunder assigned Williams (knee) to the G League's Oklahoma City Blue on Wednesday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
Williams is still ramping up after undergoing right knee surgery in September, so he'll presumably be joining the Blue for practice time after G League training camps opened earlier this week. The Thunder haven't indicated when the veteran forward might be ready to make his 2024-25 debut.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Still out
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Williams has yet to play this season. He doesn't have a return timetable, but his next chance to suit up will come Friday in Portland.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Won't play Sunday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Williams is still ramping up after undergoing right knee surgery in September, and there is no set timetable for his return. The 29-year-old is expected to serve as a backup frontcourt piece, though he will have to compete for playing time with Ousmane Dieng and Aaron Wiggins off the bench. Williams' next chance to play will be Wednesday versus the Spurs.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Not suiting up Saturday
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's matchup versus the Bulls, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams is still ramping up after undergoing right knee surgery in September. There is no set timetable for the 29-year-old's return, though his next chance to feature will come Sunday against the Hawks at home.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Unavailable for season opener
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus Denver.
Williams continues ramping up from knee surgery in September, although there has been no specific timeline given for his return to action. Williams will have to resume full-contact practices before being activated.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Out for preseason opener
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Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason opener against the Spurs, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Williams underwent right knee surgery in September, so it does not come as a surprise that he won't suit up Monday. The 29-year-old likely won't appear in the preseason, though he has returned to practice in a limited fashion which bodes well for his chance to return to game action soon.
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Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Limited in practice
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Williams (knee) was seen at Friday's practice shooting free throws and doing other light activities, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Williams underwent right knee surgery in September, so it's a good sign he is already back on the practice floor. Still, it would be surprising to see Williams feature in any preseason contests.
Williams underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement procedure on his right knee Tuesday, Andrew Schlecht of The Athletic reports.
The timing is unfortunate for Williams with training camp right around the corner. Williams is scheduled to be re-evaluated at the end of the preseason, but the Thunder didn't provide an estimated return timetable. In 69 regular-season appearances for the Thunder in 2023-24, Williams averaged 4.7 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
Thunder's Kenrich Williams: Back in rotation Saturday
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Williams provided two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound across three minutes during Saturday's 117-116 loss to the Mavericks in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Williams played for just the second time in the past five games, logging four minutes as Luguentz Dort was benched due to foul trouble. Despite a somewhat fantasy-friendly game, Williams is nothing more than a depth piece for a Thunder team with high aspirations heading into next season. There is no reason to think he will play a significant role moving forward.
